Iron Avatarist - Film Festival

[Haruki-kun]

Welcome to...
Iron Avatarist

The judges in this Iron Avatarist contest...

http://i193.photobucket.com/albums/z82/Oblivion017/InkFemale.gif|http://i67.photobucket.com/albums/h287/serpentine16/Avatarables/Serpentine/SerpentineNewest.gif|http://fc03.deviantart.net/fs70/f/2011/178/f/b/thormag_2_by_thormag-d3k84c1.png|http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b400/waywordfool/OotSAvatars/GerbilLeader.gif|http://i431.photobucket.com/albums/qq40/happyturtle-avs/mine/happy-invalid-120.png
Oblivion|Serpentine|Thormag|Gengy|Happyturtle


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Our theme this month is...
Film Festival
This contest is a remake of the old OOTS on Film contest. Our theme this month focuses on celebrating the wonderful motion picture and the culture that follows it. Anyting referencing movie(s), of any genre, new, old, classics, good, bad... whatever you can think of. All are welcome!

Remember: All artwork must be your own. Do not take, alter, or use any of the The Giant's art. Thanks.

Categories
There will be a First through Third place award for each of the following:

Best Actor (Any creation of 120x120 or smaller. Please do not include "large versions". The avatar must stand alone.)
Best Adaptation (Any entry based on the OOTS.)
Best Director (Any character larger than the above.)
Best Original Script (Any scenes larger than the above.)
Best Rookie Entry (only applicable to those who have never won a prize in any of these competitions before)

And, of course, the Best Movie award. (Best Overall)

And as an extra, The Ruki's Choice Award, which I will give to whatever entry I personally like the most from any category.

Rules

1. All entries must be posted by October 1st at Noon, EST.

2. Every entry must include a bolded introduction as to what category you're entering in. Additionally, if you've never won anything in a previous contest, remember to add "Best Rookie Entry".

3. Every entry must include an itallic introduction as to what your entry is.

For example:
Best Original Script
HEEEEEEEERE'S RUKI!



4. All entries may be submitted ONCE and for ONE single category. Exceptions to this include: Best Rookie Entries will be submitted for both categories, and all entries are contestants for the Best Overall and Ruki's Choice awards.
4.b. As an added note, when submitting a large scene, it is possible to submit one single character from the scene as an Avatar. For example: If you submit a large comic, you may submit the character used for that comic separately.

5. You cannot re-submit an entry previously submitted to an IA competition.

6. Do not use spoilers. It makes the judge's job that much harder, and they may do you harm.

7. Only the avatarist who created the avatar may submit it.

8. Please do not quote images. The entry/name will suffice.

9. Keep entries within PG-13 or better. Adhere to forum rules.

10. You are allowed to enter any artwork created before the contest, but you are limited to three pre-made entries per category. There is no limit for entries made for the contest. This rule still reqires you to adhere to rule 5.

Good luck!


Looking for past competitions? Check out the Iron Avatarist Hall of Fame (http://www.giantitp.com/forums/showthread.php?t=37653)
(Warning, image intensive)

[super dark33]

This looks promising...

[Thormag]

I want to be a judge!

[happyturtle]

What about the rules changes re: Rookie Award and previously made avatars?

I'm willing to be a judge.

[Gengy]

Also willing to judge.

[Domochevsky]

Willing to participate. I actually got ideas for this this time around. :smallsmile:

[Derjuin]

Ohmygoodnesssomanyideas.

Er, this one is going to be fun :biggrin:

[happyturtle]

I want to see chestburster aliens. LOTS of them! :smallbiggrin:

[Mindfreak]

Having finally gotten a more stable computer, I will be able to finally make an entry for this!
Might take awhile though, I lost a lot of files.

[Kris on a Stick]

Willing to participate. I actually got ideas for this this time around. :smallsmile:

Ohmygoodnesssomanyideas.

Er, this one is going to be fun :biggrin:

Um... yay you? :smallconfused:

*is actually drawing up a blank for once*

*it's terrifying* :smalleek:

[Derjuin]

Best Original Script
"I'm going to bring Rei back!"
http://i219.photobucket.com/albums/cc273/xilobucket/Attempt2.png

[Haruki-kun]

What about the rules changes re: Rookie Award and previously made avatars?

I'm willing to be a judge.

:smalleek:

Shoot! I forgot to add them. I'll do it right away. Sorry, I'm still computer-less.

[happyturtle]

What about the rules changes re: Rookie Award and previously made avatars?

I'm willing to be a judge.

You missed this part too. :smalltongue::smallsmile:

[happyturtle]

Um... yay you? :smallconfused:

*is actually drawing up a blank for once*

*it's terrifying* :smalleek:

There's this series of movies - Star Battles? Star Fights? - something like that. I dunno, maybe you've heard of it. :smallwink:

[Mauve Shirt]

Films are really difficult. The fun and well-known ones are already taken by previous contests/more skillful artists. There's nothing Star Wars related that's in any way unique. So I'm forced to pick ones that are well-known but not fun, or obscure ones that no one would vote for. :smallsigh:

[GolemsVoice]

Truly a predicament. But honestly, a well-made entry from a known film will still win you votes, after all, it's about how good the entry looks, and how witty it may be, not about how original it is (though that may become a factor).

And if you're doing obscure movies, well, I'd enjoy it if a new movie was introduced to me.

[half-halfling]

There's nothing Star Wars related that's in any way unique.:

Star Wars universe is so huge that you can always find some good idea. For example -one of our judges' avatar looks a bit like certain gangster from Tatooine :smallwink:. And I'm not saying about her beauty ,but rather overall body shape :smallsmile:. But less popular films are also good.

[Akrim.elf]

Best Adaptation
Xykon - the Skull Rider!
http://fc04.deviantart.net/fs70/f/2011/253/c/0/xykon_the_skull_rider_by_depresiveneko-d49fo9r.png

[Gengy]

lol, awesome

[Serpentine]

For example -one of our judges' avatar looks a bit like certain gangster from Tatooine :smallwink:. And I'm not saying about her beauty ,but rather overall body shape :smallsmile:. But less popular films are also good.Gua tui half-halfling. Hor hor hor avatarist gua dorba fordi. Hor hor hor.


List of some of my favourite movies, if that helps:

The Princess Bride
Space Balls
The Goonies
Labyrinth
Heathers (if anyone manages to make an entry out of Heathers, I'll be impressed)
Unbreakable
Amelie
Alien/s/etc
Predator
Robin Hood Men in Tights
Deep Blue Sea (what? It's fun)
Up
Wall-E
Almost any Pixar movie
Most animated Disney movies

Bonus idea: Inception meets Dark City.

[Mauve Shirt]

Best Original Script
Monkey Business
http://fc04.deviantart.net/fs71/f/2011/254/7/a/sep_2011_ia__the_marx_brothers_by_evilelq-d49j7gm.gif

Best Director
Harpo shows affection in strange ways
http://fc07.deviantart.net/fs71/f/2011/255/7/8/sep_2011_ia__harpo_by_evilelq-d49mr98.png

Best Original Script
Greatest swordfight ever.
http://fc01.deviantart.net/fs70/f/2011/256/e/3/sep_2011_ia__princess_bride_by_evilelq-d49qhkh.png

Best Actor
Thormag Montoya
http://i264.photobucket.com/albums/ii197/h0wupdohighknee/ThormagMontoya.png

Best Actor
Dread Pirate Oblivion
http://i264.photobucket.com/albums/ii197/h0wupdohighknee/Dreadpirateoblivion.png

Best Original Script
Back to the Future
http://i264.photobucket.com/albums/ii197/h0wupdohighknee/backtothefuture-5.png

[memnarch]

I am slightly confused by the topic this time. Is it just making movie scenes or does it need other things as well?

[Serpentine]

Anything film related.

[Haruki-kun]

I am slightly confused by the topic this time. Is it just making movie scenes or does it need other things as well?

Movie scenes, movie characters, movie parodies, crossovers, anything goes.

[happyturtle]

Example (not an entry cause I'm a judge and all. :smalltongue:Besides, I think I entered this in a previous competition. Can't remember):
Best Actor
Happy as Princess Leia
http://i431.photobucket.com/albums/qq40/happyturtle-avs/mine/happyspace2.png

Basically, recast yourself or other forum members or oots characters in your favourite movies. Remake your favourite movie scenes or posters in oots style. Show people at the theatre watching films, or on the sofa watching dvds with their friends. There's plenty of stuff that can be done with this topic. Look at your favourite movies of the past year, if you think all the 'good' movies have already been done.

Have fun!

[kaptainkrutch]

I've tried out for IA once, but didn't win, so am I still eligible for a Rookie award?

My entries:
Best Actor
"Belkhan Soleaf and Mr. Chewy"
http://i294.photobucket.com/albums/mm102/kaptainkrutchpimpin/Belkhan-and-MrChewy.png

Best Original Script
"How could I not?"
http://i294.photobucket.com/albums/mm102/kaptainkrutchpimpin/ElanTarquin.png

Best Adaptation
"Belkan always shoots first... Always."
http://i294.photobucket.com/albums/mm102/kaptainkrutchpimpin/Belkhan-fires-first.png

EDIT: Switched the entry categories.

[Serpentine]

Rules as written now, no, but there was talk of altering the definition of Rookie.

Also, don't spoiler your entries. They'll get missed.

[Szilard]

Best Rookie Entry (only applicable to those who have never won a prize in any of these competitions before)

Actually, the rules have changed.

And yeah, no spoilers. :smallsmile:

[Thormag]

According to Haruki's post the Rookie entry is:

Best Rookie Entry (only applicable to those who have never won a prize in any of these competitions before)

So kaptain could enter as a Rookie, considering he hasn't won any trophies (will confirm later) and yes, kaptain, try not to spoil your entries. Those are the rules :smallsmile:


So guys, some movie ideas for the contest:

Titanic
Star Trek (either the new one or the classic ones)
Jurassic Park
ET
The Good, the Bad and the Ugly
The Godfather
Inception
Pixar Animated Movies
Etc.

C'mon people! We want to see lots of entries!

[kaptainkrutch]

I left the first one spoiled, because I can't leave it on a white background.

[Serpentine]

Hmmm. Haruki must've just forgotten to edit this bit, then:2. Every entry must include a bolded introduction as to what category you're entering in. Additionally, if it's your first time entering the contest, remember to add "Best Rookie Entry".

[Serpentine]

I left the first one spoiled, because I can't leave it on a white background.It would be better to incorporate a background into the picture itself. If you really, truly must have it on a background colour, though, use a quote rather than a spoiler.

[kaptainkrutch]

It would be better to incorporate a background into the picture itself. If you really, truly must have it on a background colour, though, use a quote rather than a spoiler.

Brilliant.

Hmmm. Haruki must've just forgotten to edit this bit, then:

But there's also this:

Best Rookie Entry (only applicable to those who have never won a prize in any of these competitions before)

I've entered once before, but didn't win anything.

[Serpentine]

That's what I mean. I went looking through the rules on the first post for the ruling on Rookie entries, found the passage I quoted, and left it at that. But apparently Haruki did change it, where Szilard found it. So Haruki must've forgotten to edit the bit I quoted when he updated the rules.

[Haruki-kun]

So Haruki must've forgotten to edit the bit I quoted when he updated the rules.

I did. It's fixed now.

[fizzybobnewt]

Best Director/Bestest Rookie
You sly dog! You got me monologuing!
http://i859.photobucket.com/albums/ab152/fizzybobnewt/6f0684c6.jpg
Best Actor/Best Rookie
Then... Dobby must do it, sir. For Harry Potter's own good.
http://i859.photobucket.com/albums/ab152/fizzybobnewt/d92d5ba8.jpg

[kaptainkrutch]

Best Director
You sly dog! You got me monologuing!
*snip*

FOUR FINGERS? BLASPHEMY!

[Elder Tsofu]

FOUR FINGERS? BLASPHEMY!

Don't bring religion into this, four fingers might look freaky to you but they do happen naturally. Can't blame him for the way he was born.

[Derjuin]

Best Actor
Zeruel

http://i219.photobucket.com/albums/cc273/xilobucket/Zeruel3.png

Best Director
The Witch-King of Angmar
http://i219.photobucket.com/albums/cc273/xilobucket/WitchKing.png

[Thormag]

And competition is heating up!

[Sir]

So many ideas, so little time! I personally think that leaving themes vague is a great idea, as it lets people's creativity really shine, rather than forcing people into just a couple options. Even if it does cause a little overlap with previous contests, I think the amount of people interested in art on this forum will negate that concern. So, in other words: More please!

Also, that rookie change is nifty, especially since it applies to me :smalltongue:.


Best Director/Best Rookie
Yippie-ky-yay, mother-appreciator!
http://img821.imageshack.us/img821/2578/diehardbig.png

[Serpentine]

Come on people! The potential for this contest is practically limitless!

[happyturtle]

I suspect school has interfered somewhat. :smallfrown:

[Haruki-kun]

I'm at a loss. :smallfrown:

After discussing options, we've decided to proceed as planned. Even with less entries than we wanted.

[super dark33]

You know what i think? next month, art of war again!

[Serpentine]

You know what I think? This contest isn't over yet, and you should get onto making more entries for it!

[Domochevsky]

You know what i think? I was thinking "hey, this is easy, i got TONS of ways to work with this!". And then i sat down, pen in hand and went "...".

And then "...".

Followed by "...huh. I got absolutely nothing."

I can't think of a single damn thing to draw for this. Guess i'm tapped out with the other things i'm doing. :smallsigh:

[Mauve Shirt]

You know what I think? This contest isn't over yet, and you should get onto making more entries for it!

I'm working on it! Also, Art of War was kind of lame. It was too vague, and resulted in many many avatar dumps.

[happyturtle]

*teleports discussion to IA Discussion thread (http://www.giantitp.com/forums/showthread.php?p=11927173#post11927173)*

I hope we get some more entries this month though. :smallsmile:

[Kris on a Stick]

I suspect school has interfered somewhat. :smallfrown:

Yeah, this. ._.

[Serpentine]

Forget homework, this is more important!
*whip-CRACK*

[Akrim.elf]

Best Adaptation
Women in tight
http://i111.photobucket.com/albums/n159/Akrim13/g10338.png

[super dark33]

I like that one. hehehe.:smallbiggrin:

[half-halfling]

This month passed too fast for me. But I've finally managed to draw something :smallsmile:.

Best Director
Yoko the fanservice sniper girl

http://i750.photobucket.com/albums/xx144/half-halfling/y1.png

Best Actor
Haley dressed as Yoko

http://i750.photobucket.com/albums/xx144/half-halfling/y4.png

[wxdruid]

Best Adaptation
The Good, The Bad and The Ugly

http://i74.photobucket.com/albums/i262/wxdruid/Town/Film4.png

Comments from the actors:
Elan: "Hey look! I can grow a beard!"
Nale: "Yeah...I'm bad."
Thog: "Thog not ugly, Thog look good!"
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Best Actor
Western Thog
http://i74.photobucket.com/albums/i262/wxdruid/Town/Thogavi.png

[Serpentine]

I saw that movie for the first time just the other day. Good stuff.
Did you know Clint Eastwood was the only actor speaking English, and the rest was dubbed later?

[Thormag]

Last day!

Everyone who hasn't submitted yet their entries should post them right away!

I'll be making the trophies for this contest, so if you want one, you better hurry up! :smallbiggrin:

[Serpentine]

The Matrix! Dark City! Willow! The Princess Bride! Generic Romantic Comedy #C2! Weatherwoman!

Doooo eeeeet.

[wxdruid]

I watched The Good, The Bad and The Ugly and the other two with it with my father. They are called spagetti westerns because they were filmed in Italy.

As for the weather women :smallyuk: they should have some other name because they ruin the name weather women. I looked it up on Amazon. :smallyuk:

[Serpentine]

I know :smalltongue:

And weather women? You mean Weatherwoman. It used to be on SBS a bunch, but then by the time I was old enough to watch it they stopped showing it :smallfrown:

[Mauve Shirt]

Soooo, this one is over right?

[Haruki-kun]

Sorry, I was away all day yesterday.

Contest over, NO MORE ENTRIES PLEASE!

New contest will be up shortly, results for Russian Reversal will be up hopefully in less than a week

I'll be making the trophies for this contest, so if you want one, you better hurry up!

SO VERY APPRECIATED! *hugs*

[wxdruid]

I know :smalltongue:

And weather women? You mean Weatherwoman. It used to be on SBS a bunch, but then by the time I was old enough to watch it they stopped showing it :smallfrown:Then I think you're talking about a different show then they're selling on Amazon...

[Serpentine]

Dunno. It probably did give a bad name to weatherwomen...

[Oblivion]

Best Original Script
Greatest swordfight ever.

Best Actor
Dread Pirate Oblivion

OMG! I completely missed that! Princess Bride and my avatar?

*squeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee*:smallbiggrin:

*ahem* I mean, I'm a totally impartial judge... <_< >_>

[Mauve Shirt]

OMG! I completely missed that! Princess Bride and my avatar?

*squeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee*:smallbiggrin:

*ahem* I mean, I'm a totally impartial judge... <_< >_>

:smallamused: My work is done.

[Haruki-kun]

((OK, guys. I'm sorry this was so late. Here are the results for IA - Film Festival. Given that one of my main reasons for having them so late is a lack of trophies, I decided to make a single type of trophy with the labels changed this time. This will be a resource I fall back on if I can't find a trophy maker and I don't have time to make them myself. I'm sorry, but I just don't have the resources to make individual trophies. Fortunately it kinda fits with this one. :smalltongue:

Again, I extend an apology for this and would like to add that I will do my best to catch up in the next couple of weeks, and see if I can shorten the result-awaiting process to less than a month. Thank you for your patience.

Last note: As usual, I recommend you save your trophies to your own hard drive in the event that I need to clear up my Photobucket account in the future.))

Award Ceremony
The Oscars!

Best Actor

1st. Place: Belkhan Soleaf and Mr. Chewy, by Kaptain Krutch
http://i288.photobucket.com/albums/ll190/Haruki-san/IA%20Film/BestActor1.pnghttp://i294.photobucket.com/albums/mm102/kaptainkrutchpimpin/Belkhan-and-MrChewy.png


2nd. Place: Dread Pirate Oblivion, by Mauve Shirt
http://i288.photobucket.com/albums/ll190/Haruki-san/IA%20Film/BestActor2.pnghttp://i264.photobucket.com/albums/ii197/h0wupdohighknee/Dreadpirateoblivion.png

3rd. Place: Haley dressed as Yoko by Half-halfling
http://i288.photobucket.com/albums/ll190/Haruki-san/IA%20Film/BestActor3.pnghttp://i750.photobucket.com/albums/xx144/half-halfling/y4.png

Best Adaptation

1st. Place: Belkar always shoots first… always by kaptainkrutch
http://i288.photobucket.com/albums/ll190/Haruki-san/IA%20Film/BestAdaptation1.pnghttp://i294.photobucket.com/albums/mm102/kaptainkrutchpimpin/Belkhan-fires-first.png

2nd. Place: The Good, the bad, and the Ugly, by wxdruid
http://i288.photobucket.com/albums/ll190/Haruki-san/IA%20Film/BestAdaptation2.pnghttp://i74.photobucket.com/albums/i262/wxdruid/Town/Film4.png

3rd. Place: Xykon - The Skullrider! by Akrim.Elf
http://i288.photobucket.com/albums/ll190/Haruki-san/IA%20Film/BestAdaptation3.pnghttp://fc04.deviantart.net/fs70/f/2011/253/c/0/xykon_the_skull_rider_by_depresiveneko-d49fo9r.png

Best Director

1st. Place: The Witch-King of Angmar, by Derjuin
http://i288.photobucket.com/albums/ll190/Haruki-san/IA%20Film/BestDirector1.pnghttp://i219.photobucket.com/albums/cc273/xilobucket/WitchKing.png

2nd. Place: Yoko, the fanservice sniper girl, by half-halfling
http://i288.photobucket.com/albums/ll190/Haruki-san/IA%20Film/BestDirector2.pnghttp://i750.photobucket.com/albums/xx144/half-halfling/y1.png

3rd. Place: Harpo shows affection in strange ways, by Mauve Shirt
http://i288.photobucket.com/albums/ll190/Haruki-san/IA%20Film/BestDirector3.pnghttp://fc07.deviantart.net/fs71/f/2011/255/7/8/sep_2011_ia__harpo_by_evilelq-d49mr98.png

Best Original Script

1st. Place: Greatest swordfight ever. by Mauve Shirt
http://i288.photobucket.com/albums/ll190/Haruki-san/IA%20Film/BestOriginal1.pnghttp://fc01.deviantart.net/fs70/f/2011/256/e/3/sep_2011_ia__princess_bride_by_evilelq-d49qhkh.png

2nd. Place: Back to the Future, by Mauve Shirt
http://i288.photobucket.com/albums/ll190/Haruki-san/IA%20Film/BestOriginal2.pnghttp://i264.photobucket.com/albums/ii197/h0wupdohighknee/backtothefuture-5.png

3rd. Place: Monkey Business, by Mauve shirt
http://i288.photobucket.com/albums/ll190/Haruki-san/IA%20Film/BestOriginal3.pnghttp://fc04.deviantart.net/fs71/f/2011/254/7/a/sep_2011_ia__the_marx_brothers_by_evilelq-d49j7gm.gif

Best Rookie

1st. Place: You sly dog! You got me monologuing! by fizzybobnewt
http://i288.photobucket.com/albums/ll190/Haruki-san/IA%20Film/BestRookie1.pnghttp://i859.photobucket.com/albums/ab152/fizzybobnewt/6f0684c6.jpg

2nd. Place: Belkan always shoots first... Always, by kaptainkrutch
http://i288.photobucket.com/albums/ll190/Haruki-san/IA%20Film/BestRookie2.pnghttp://i294.photobucket.com/albums/mm102/kaptainkrutchpimpin/Belkhan-fires-first.png

3rd. Place: Then... Dobby must do it, sir. For Harry Potter's own good.by fizzybobnewt
http://i288.photobucket.com/albums/ll190/Haruki-san/IA%20Film/BestRookie3.pnghttp://i859.photobucket.com/albums/ab152/fizzybobnewt/d92d5ba8.jpg

Best Movie

1st. Place: Greatest Swordfight Ever. by Mauve Shirt
http://i288.photobucket.com/albums/ll190/Haruki-san/IA%20Film/BestMovie1.pnghttp://fc01.deviantart.net/fs70/f/2011/256/e/3/sep_2011_ia__princess_bride_by_evilelq-d49qhkh.png

2nd. Place: Xykon - the Skull Rider! by Akrim.Elf
http://i288.photobucket.com/albums/ll190/Haruki-san/IA%20Film/BestMovie2.pnghttp://fc04.deviantart.net/fs70/f/2011/253/c/0/xykon_the_skull_rider_by_depresiveneko-d49fo9r.png

3rd. Place: I'm going to bring Rei back! by Derjuin
http://i288.photobucket.com/albums/ll190/Haruki-san/IA%20Film/BestMovie3.pnghttp://i219.photobucket.com/albums/cc273/xilobucket/Attempt2.png

Ruki's Choice Award
Back to the Future, by Mauve Shirt
http://i288.photobucket.com/albums/ll190/Haruki-san/IA%20Film/FilmRukischoice.pnghttp://i264.photobucket.com/albums/ii197/h0wupdohighknee/backtothefuture-5.png

[Akrim.elf]

awww...
two Oscars for me!
thanks you very much, girls and guys!

[Elder Tsofu]

Congratulations. :-)

[Mauve Shirt]

Wow, I swept a category, that's never happened to me before! I'm really surprised my Back to the Future got any votes at all, I made it so quickly. :smalltongue: Thanks, judges!

[half-halfling]

Also thankc, and congratulations :smallsmile:.